Discover - Your Coaching Career
Giving feedback is a critical skill in the workplace and in any social interaction. The effectiveness of the feedback, however, depends on the way it is delivered. Too much criticism…
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Leadership starts within. As leaders, we naturally and inevitably bring ourselves into our work. The same is true with leadership coaches: In order to serve and support leaders, coaches need…
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Several years ago, I hired a coach to support my developmental journey and learn from his coaching style. Early on, out of the blue, he asked about my spiritual practice.…
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There are many resources on public speaking, and there are practical tips on how to become a better speaker. But, how do you become a better listener, and why do…
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As a professional coach, imagine that you are the chauffeur of every coaching conversation. Your client tells you their desired destination, and with your questions and observations, you drive them…
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Early in my coaching career, I was fortunate to make—and get caught making—a major mistake. While listening to a recorded coaching session, my supervisor asked, “What was the agenda for…
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People make decisions every day from the trivial to the critical, such as changing careers, launching a business or making a large purchase. But how good are our decisions? According…
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Challenges at work (and in life!) are inevitable: tight deadlines, budget demands, relationship challenges …the list goes on. As a leader, you already know that the question isn’t about what…
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We’ve all experienced the client who can’t let go of an event. It’s the CEO who wishes she hadn’t screwed up the pitch. Or, the team leader who can’t believe…
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We’ve all had them: conversations in which you feel your mind wandering. To some extent, it’s human nature. In fact, there’s a popular notion that we have around 70,000 thoughts…
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